Maybe it was the dueling vocals from the brothers Williams and Jimi Goodwin, or perhaps it was the sheer awesomeness of the new album, Kingdom of Rust that packed a 1-2 punch for the evening. If you want to count punches 3 & 4, you can add crisp delivery and the aesthetically pleasing projection (never underestimate the power of film) screen throughout the performance. The new/old material from the UK band sounded as fresh as when they were touring Lost Souls. Despite a heavy concert night for Denver (the Decemberists & NINJA) , the show had a tremendous turnout and the band didn’t disappoint. The set started off with Jetstream, at which point I realized that I hadn’t listened to the neglected Kingdom of Rust at great length, and the proverbial hinges had been blown off in sonic fashion. Do not sleep on the new record from one of the UK’s most consistent bands and catch them if you can on tour.

Tour Dates

5/28, Minneapolis, MN, (Varsity Theatre)
5/29, Chicago, IL, (Vic Theatre)
5/30, Detroit, MI, (Majestic Theatre)
6/1, Toronto, ON (Kool Haus)
6/2, Montreal, QC (Le National)
6/4, New York, NY (Terminal 5)
6/5, Philadelphia, PA (The Trocadero)
6/6, Washington, DC (9.30 Club)
6/7, Boston, MA (House of Blues)

Doves-Jetstream [mp3]